Consulting Success

AUGUST 11, 2023

Most consultants know the most important number for a consultancy is gross margin. However, there are a lot of ways to look at margin — and many nuances to look out for This article will provide a practical guide on how you should be looking at margin in your consulting business.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of finance, where data analysis and informed decision-making are vital, the emergence of artificial intelligence has proven to be a transformative force. One particular facet of AI that is revolutionizing the finance industry is natural language processing , which leverages AI and machine learning algorithms to extract valuable insights from vast volumes of textual data.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

When you have to communicate a difficult organizational decision to employees, it’s hard to know how much information to provide when you can’t be fully transparent yet. Saying nothing can undermine people’s trust in your motives and compassion, whereas saying too much can leave people feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable as they struggle to process the information and implications.

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Kraft Kennedy

AUGUST 11, 2023

The shift to passwordless environments is catching on, but for most, passwords still serve as the keys to their digital world. At the time of this publication, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Special Publication 800-63 , a set of best practices for managing your digital identity. We’ve culled the advisory down to a list of 10 guidelines for securing your personal information and creating better passwords: Password Length: Encourage users to create longer p

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

Although the CEO role comes with power, pay, and privilege, it also involves emotional labor, as leaders feel the toll of making divisive and unpopular decisions. This aspect of the job has become more challenging the last few years. This article offers leaders four tools to help cope with the pressure.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

Andrew Liveris likes to defy expectations. Born to immigrant parents in the Australian outback, he would eventually rise to the top of the corporate world, taking over in 2004 as CEO of Dow Chemical. In that job, which he held for 14 years, he won widespread credit for pushing an ambitious sustainability agenda, no easy task at one of the world’s biggest chemical producers.

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